Christmas Cloche - Dollar Store Crafting

Several weeks ago I ran into the Dollar Tree and they were just putting out their Christmas Decorations which put me in the Holiday creative and shopping spirit!In fact I was in such a good mood about Christmas that I'm having a 20% off sale in my Etsy Shop Alyssabeths sale ends Saturday morning Nov. 19.

I was surprised how cute and glittery the ornaments and decorations were and grabbed up several and began wandering around the store where I found one round vase and I knew instantly that I needed to create a Christmas Cloche (or as my husband calls it the snow glove without snow).

Supplies:
Candle Stick - $1.00
Round Glass Vase $1.00
Styrofoam Circle $1.00
Glass House Ornament - $1.00
Little Snowman - $1.00
Little Trees - $1.00
Christmas Scrapbook paper
Cotton Balls
White Snow Glitter
White Spray Paint
Glue - heavy duty

I spray painted the candlestick white.  While the candle stick dried I covered the Styrofoam disk with coordinating Christmas scrapbook paper and Mod Podge for extra durability and to water proof the paper a little.  Once the candle stick was dry, several days later I attached the paper covered disk and then set about arranging my little snow scene and yep the snow was created with cotton balls and glitter!  I did add more glitter to the house ornament as well as decroating the windows with green & red puff paint. When the little snow scene was dry I glued the inverted round vase which I then accented with a large red bead (which was left over from another Christmas Craft that I will list next week).

Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting !

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Customer Spotlight!

I love a happy customer, it makes my day even more than the sale itself.  I wish that more of my customers would send me photos so that I can share with you guys!

But here is one creative Etsy seller, justmenicki3 who has incoporated a set of my handstamped muslin ribbon with matching gift tags. 

French Chic Cake Cloche Stand

You are viewing a beautiful Dessert stand!I make these dessert stands from salvaged parts!  It will adorn your home with a French Cottage Shabby Chic Flair no matter where you display it!  Embellishments are included on the knob. I tied them on with ribbon. 

The fabric ribbon is hand frayed with Birds stamped on the ends and a matching gift tag.